Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents had a lovely trip to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea this week, with a stop at Bertorelli Café for a well-earned treat. 

Everyone enjoyed delicious fruit scones and frothy lattes. A perfect afternoon out.     

We were delighted to welcome Barchester Healthcare’s senior leadership team to Magnolia Court Care Home for a very special visit.

Joining us were Dr Pete Calvey, CEO, Natasa Lazovic, COO, Michelle Macadangdang, MD, and Mark Bird, Senior Regional Director. Their visit was particularly poignant as it took place just a few days after Natasa’s birthday, giving us the opportunity to make the occasion even more memorable.

Our Head Chef, Jackie Dennis, prepared a wonderful champagne breakfast spread, including a bespoke birthday cake, which Natasa was touched to receive.

Two of our residents, Hedy and Judy, also joined the gathering and enjoyed spending time with the leadership team, chatting together and asking questions. 

Following breakfast, the team enjoyed a tour of our beautiful home, meeting residents and staff and experiencing first-hand the welcoming community we are so proud of at Magnolia Court.

It was a pleasure to host the visit and to share with them the warm, caring atmosphere that makes Magnolia Court so special.

It is said that people travel to break routine, learn, and grow through experiences that broaden their perspectives, such as immersing themselves in new cultures and trying new foods. Travelling offers a chance to build self-confidence and create lasting memories. However, ultimately, travel helps individuals appreciate different ways of life and reconnect with themselves.

With these thoughts in our mind, Tyspane Care Home welcomed James and Karin into the resident’s lounge as guest speakers. James and Karin gave a fabulous informative presentation on their travels to Jordan. The presentation was visually stunning, and Karin’s knowledge added depth, excitement and passion to the visual slide show.

Residents were captivated by their tales of Jordan, and Karin was inspirational, entertaining, and offered her own unique twist on their travels.

The resident's daughter stated, “The talk was incredible. However, for me, the conversations the residents had afterwards, about the talk, and their lives, were truly inspirational.”

Thank you, Karin and James, hope you will be back soon.      

We embraced the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year with our exciting Year of the Fire Horse theme!

It was fantastic to welcome new families alongside our regular attendees. Everyone loved seeing the templates come to life, transformed with colour, creativity, and imagination into one beautiful collaborative collage. 

The energy in the room truly reflected the Fire Horse spirit, bold, lively, and full of passion! Thank you to all the families who joined us and made it such a special session.

We can’t wait to share next month’s creative adventure with you! 

A little retail therapy was in order this weekend, when our ladies and gents popped out to the local shops.

At the end of a successful shopping trip, we decided to take full advantage of a local coffee shop for a catch up, some cake and a comparison of who had bought what.

Congratulation to Martyna, our Employee of the Month.

Martyna has been recognised for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to delivering outstanding care. Their positive attitude and willingness to support others truly makes a difference to both residents and colleagues.

Thankyou for everything you do !